You can't know for sure that nothing will come up, but you should have enough faith in your line to take the gamble. You do need to do some homework and find out as much of the dogs' history as you can. Find out about other litters in the line, anything cropping up as a problem?
You are guaranteeing the customer that if something does come up YOU will take the hit and not them. In other words, the buyer should not be out their money if a puppy winds up with a genetic disease. It is up to the breeder to be out the money they took from the buyer. I only guarantee up to the cost of the puppy. So, they have a choice, take the money back and keep the puppy and pay the vet expenses themself, or give me back the puppy and get a refund. Then I will take care of vet expenses and keep the puppy. Many bond with their dogs and I would rather they get to keep the puppy as long as the pup is getting the vet care it needs.
A breeder should always have the money set aside (in savings or in a separate account sort of in escrow) to be able to refund if something does happen. I read on here recently that a breeder did not make good on their guarantee because they did not have the funds! No excuse for that. Part of doing business is to make sure you have the money in case a refund is necessary. |